Internship Overview

Boston History & Innovation Collaborative (a not-for-profit organization, established in 1997) promotes the prosperity of the Boston region by working as a catalyst for the understanding and celebration of Greater Boston’s history and culture of innovation.

The Internship Position:

• Historical research projects
• Research projects focusing on compilation of Development and Marketing targets and information
• Assist in developing Marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, letters, etc…
• Follow up with potential clients and answer questions from the public
• Develop and maintain Marketing plans and databases including circulation, costs per unit, target markets and indicators for measuring effectiveness.
• Assist with grant proposals, including writing and compiling information
• Support planning activities of yearly fundraising event
• Support Staffing: Faxing; Delivering; Copying; Mailings
• Possible web site management

Scope:
15-20 hours per week, 7-14 weeks; times/days are flexible. Intern must commit to 3 days a week, although several hours 5 days a week is preferred. Most of the work is on site at our office in Kenmore Square.

Stipend & Qualifications:
$250 - $500 stipend at end of internship. Excellent interpersonal, computer, written and oral skills; Word, Excel and Outlook competency required, and flexibility desirable. Graphic design and web development skills a big plus.

Internships are offered year-round on a semester basis: fall, spring, and summer. Undergraduate or graduate students (ideally with a background in History and/or Communications) are welcome to apply.

Look for our posts on idealist.org, craigslist.org, or the online career search within your local college or university. To inquire directly, please follow the instructions below.

Send Resume & Cover Letter to:
Meaghan Smith, Operations Manager
Boston History Collaborative
650 Beacon Street, Suite 403
Boston , MA 02215